Grand Harmonicon / Glass Harp

circa 1830, Baltimore, MD 

Description

Beautifully designed and well maintained 1830's glass and mahogany Grand Harmonicon, also known as a Glass Harp.  Wheeled (4 casters) and locked case (lock functions, key included) has a few cracks and some slight imperfections, but none take away the beauty of this musical invention that some say began with Ben Franklin and a trip abroad.  It has 21 of the 24 original mouth-blown, leaded glasses all marked with the appropriate note.  One glass has significant flaws.  Also included with this glorious instrument is a restored/rebound "Preceptor for the Grand Harmonicon, or Musical Glasses" book by Francis H. Smith, Baltimore, 1831.  

Dimensions

34" (high) x 37.5" (wide) x 21.5" (deep)

Other

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